What Theyre Reading In Turkey This Fall

Apart from bestsellers from abroad that have been translated into Turkish, Turkey’s bookworms also have plenty of options from their local authors. We took a look at the current bestsellers from Turkish authors.

Havva’nın Üç Kızı

Elif Şafak’s latest novel deals with the story of three daughters that are very different from one another but who must face the woes of living in modern Turkey. The lives of Şirin, Mona, and Peri unravel, expressing every aspect from the country’s political issues to the development of identity within a tumult of mutually exclusive influences.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BW43KFGl-0W/?tagged=threedaughtersofeve

Ela Gözlü Pars Celile

Written by Osman Balcıgil, this book tells the story of Celile Hanım, the mother of famous Turkish poet Nazım Hikmet. One of Turkey’s first female painters, having studied under the Fausto Zonaro, daughter of an Ottoman pasha, and a notable member of Istanbul, Paris, and Rome’s high society, Celile’s often-turbulent life is explored in all its details.

Kürk Mantolu Madonna

This bestselling Turkish classic by Sabahattin Ali revolves around love and longing in a changing world. Ali’s story follows a man who leaves his simple rural life to learn a trade in the thriving 1920s Berlin where he meets a woman who will change his life forever.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXiwuTvlFZo/?tagged=k%C3%BCrkmantolumadonna

İçimizdeki Şeytan

Another Sabahattin Ali novel, this story begins with a conversation between Ömer and Nihat, two university students, on the ferry. When Ömer notices and falls in love with a girl sitting just a few rows away, a tale regarding the social pressures on relationships and the devil within every human being is explored.

https://instagram.com/p/BKOBO2MBT9r/

Elveda Güzel Vatanım

Ahmet Ümit’s novel lies somewhere between a historical account and a detective story. The book is composed of letters written by Şehsuvar Sami, a member of the Committee of Union and Progression, a secret society that later transformed in a political organization that aligned itself with the Young Turks during the Ottoman Empire’s dissolution.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXNJ0U5g1qC/?tagged=elvedag%C3%BCzelvatan%C4%B1m

Kırmızı Saçlı Kadın

Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel goes back 30 years to an Istanbul of the past and tells the story of Cem, whose life is inextricably affected by a love story with a dire ending. A red-haired woman is enough to alter the young man’s life forever, expressing how sense of fear, disappointment, and a broken heart can change someone’s life drastically.

https://instagram.com/p/BIDRMlADO5R/

Gerçek Hesap Bu!

Popular Turkish actor Neja İşler took on the role of writer for this book about his personal life. From his childhood to his first love and the country’s political instability to his deep passion for football, this book allows fans of İşler get to know him on a whole other level.

https://instagram.com/p/BKSoWzljpap/

Culture Trips launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes places and communities so special.

Our immersive trips, led by Local Insiders, are once-in-a-lifetime experiences and an invitation to travel the world with like-minded explorers. Our Travel Experts are on hand to help you make perfect memories. All our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.?>

All our travel guides are curated by the Culture Trip team working in tandem with local experts. From unique experiences to essential tips on how to make the most of your future travels, we’ve got you covered.